Pacific Power Foundation announces 115 grants supporting safety and wellness

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 16, 2026) — Throughout Oregon, Washington and California, there are dedicated organizations working tirelessly to support their neighbors and provide essential services when they need it most. The Pacific Power Foundation recognizes their commitment to the safety and wellness of their communities and has awarded 115 grants totaling $344,002.


The grants will support a variety of programs, including those that provide meals for individuals experiencing food insecurity, offer shelter for the unhoused and facilitate healthcare for underserved communities.

“These organizations play a vital part in helping address the urgent needs of individuals and families across the region,” said Ryan Flynn, director of the Pacific Power Foundation and president of Pacific Power. “This funding by the foundation will help amplify their efforts to support our neighbors and improve the day-to-day lives of people in all parts of our communities.”

The Pacific Power Foundation’s Safety and Wellness grant cycle is one of four cycles throughout the year. Below is a list of some of the organizations that received a grant:

Oregon:

Benton County:  

  • Center Against Rape & Domestic Violence
  • South Corvallis Food Bank

Clatsop County:   

  • North Coast Food Web
  • The Harbor, Inc.

Coos County:

  • Kids’ HOPE Center
  • Valley Food Share

Deschutes County:  

  • Assistance League of Bend
  • Camp Fire Central Oregon
  • High Desert Food and Farm Alliance
  • Mosaic Community Health

Douglas County:  

  • Camp Millennium
  • North Umpqua Holiday Food and Gift Program
  • YMCA of Douglas County

Hood River County:  

  • Hood River County Christmas Project
  • Hood River Valley Adult Center

Jackson County:  

  • Butte Falls Volunteer Fire and Rescue
  • Cascade Girl
  • La Clinica

Jefferson County:

  • Jefferson County Faith Based Network

Josephine County:  

  • Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding Center
  • Siskiyou Community Health Center

Klamath County:  

  • Ella Redkey Pool
  • Henley High School Engineering
  • Pregnancy Hope Center

Lane County:

  • Circle of Friends
  • Willamette Farm and Food Coalition

Lincoln County: 

  • Lincoln County School District
  • North Lincoln Hospital Foundation

Linn County:

  • ABC House
  • FISH of Lebanon
  • Harrisburg Fire & Rescue

Marion County:  

  • Marion-Polk Food Share

Multnomah County:  

  • Bradley Angle
  • Community for Positive Aging (dba Hollywood Senior Center)
  • Feeding Families Foundation
  • Friendly House Elder Pride Services
  • Legacy Health Foundation
  • Recovery Café Roseway

Polk County:   

  • CASA of Polk County
  • Dallas Food Bank
  • Polk County Fire District No. 1

Umatilla County:

  • Athena-Weston School District
  • Made to Thrive
  • Pioneer Relief Nursery

Wallowa County:

  • Cross the Divide
  • Enterprise Fire Department
  • Friends of Joseph Firefighters

Washington County:

  • Every Body Athletics